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Two units of C-60 commandos conducted the operation. (Representational photo/PTI)
The shot Naxalites belonged to the Perimili Dalam of Naxalites and were camping in a forest near Katrangatta village
Security forces on Monday killed at least three Naxalites, including two women, in an encounter in Maharashtra’s Gadchiroli district, police said.
According to PTI, the encounter broke out after an intelligence input suggested that some members of a Naxalite group were planning to carry out subversive activities during the actual Counter Offensive Campaign (TCOC) period.
The shot Naxalites belonged to the Perimili Dalam of Naxalites and were camping in a forest near Katrangatta village in Bhamragad taluka, the Superintendent of Police Neelotpal said.
One of them was identified as Vasu, in charge and commander of the Perimili Dalam. An AK-47 rifle, a carbine, an INSAS rifle, Naxal literature and items were also recovered from them at the spot, he added.
The encounter was carried out by two units of C-60 commandos, which is a specialised combat wing of the Gadchiroli police. They were immediately sent for a search in the area upon receiving the intel.
During the search operation, Naxalites first fired at the security personnel indiscriminately, to which the C-60 personnel retaliated, the official said.
After the firing stopped, the bodies of a male and two female Naxalites were recovered from the spot, he said.
Naxalites undertake the TCOC from March to June to strengthen their cadres and launch major attacks on security forces as forests are devoid of green cover, thereby increasing visibility.
(With PTI inputs)
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